6 Days Women-Only Midrange Drive-In Safari in Southern Tanzania

Meet your guide in Dar es Salaam and begin the scenic road journey toward Mikumi National Park with your women-only safari group. The drive provides time to settle into the trip, meet fellow travellers and enjoy views of rural Tanzania as you pass through towns, farms and countryside. After reaching Mikumi, enter the park for an afternoon game drive across the Mkata Floodplain, where elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, wildebeest and antelopes may be encountered. Your guide will also look for lions and other predators while allowing enough time for photographs and wildlife observation. Continue to your midrange lodge later in the day, where the group can enjoy dinner and a relaxed first evening together.

Distance: Approx. 285–310 km plus game-drive circuits
Time: Approx. 5–6 hours transfer plus 2–4 hours game drive
Attractions: Mkata Floodplain, elephants, giraffes, buffaloes, zebras, women-only safari experience and countryside

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, spend a full day exploring Mikumi’s open grasslands, woodland and wildlife-rich areas. Your guide will search for elephants, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest, lions, hippos and other animals while explaining their behaviour and the importance of the park’s habitats. The women-only format creates a relaxed social environment where travellers can share photographs, conversations and safari experiences throughout the day. Stop for a picnic lunch inside the park and continue with additional game viewing in the afternoon, exploring different wildlife areas before returning to the lodge. The day provides plenty of opportunities for photography, nature appreciation and shared memories.

Distance: Approx. 60–100 km
Time: Approx. 8–10 hours
Attractions: Elephants, lions, buffaloes, giraffes, zebras, hippos, birdlife and group photography

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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After breakfast, travel toward Udzungwa Mountains and watch the environment change dramatically from dry savannah to lush forest-covered slopes. On arrival, join a guided forest walk suited to the group’s preferred activity level, exploring tropical vegetation while searching for primates, birds, butterflies and other forest wildlife. Depending on the selected route, the experience may include waterfall scenery, streams and elevated viewpoints. The walking activity creates an enjoyable opportunity for the group to experience the forest together while learning about plants, wildlife and the Eastern Arc ecosystem. Return to your midrange accommodation later in the day for dinner and a comfortable evening.

Distance: Approx. 60–65 km plus guided walking trail
Time: Approx. 1–1.5 hours drive plus 3–5 hours activity
Attractions: Rainforest, primates, butterflies, forest birds, waterfalls, streams and mountain scenery

Destination:

Mikumi Natinal Park

Overnight:

Hondo Hondo Udzungwa Forest Camp

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Begin with another guided experience in Udzungwa, choosing a route suitable for the group’s energy and interests. The morning can include birdwatching, primate observation, forest photography or a shorter scenic walk through the park’s diverse vegetation. After completing the activity, travel toward Iringa through the Southern Highlands, enjoying mountain scenery, farmland, villages and local communities along the road. Stops can be made where appropriate for refreshments and photographs. Arrive in Iringa later in the afternoon and check into your midrange hotel, where the group can relax before the next day’s cultural and historical programme.

Distance: Approx. 120–200 km
Time: Morning nature activity plus 3–5 hours transfer
Attractions: Forest trails, primates, birdlife, Southern Highlands, farms, villages and scenic road travel

Destination:

Udzungwa Mountains

Overnight:

Iringa Sunset Hotel

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Start the day with a visit to Kalenga Museum, where the group can learn about Chief Mkwawa, the Hehe people and the history of the Iringa region. Continue to Isimila Stone Age Site for a guided walk among ancient archaeological remains and dramatic natural pillars created by erosion. The site provides both cultural insight and excellent photography opportunities, adding another dimension to the safari experience. After completing the visits, begin the road journey back toward Mikumi, travelling through highland scenery and rural communities before reaching your midrange lodge later in the day.

Distance: Approx. 190–230 km plus heritage visits
Time: Approx. 2–4 hours visits plus 3–4 hours transfer
Attractions: Kalenga Museum, Hehe history, Chief Mkwawa, Isimila Stone Age Site, archaeology and highland scenery

Destination:

Iringa Attractions

Overnight:

Asante Afrika Camp Mikumi

  mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Enjoy a final morning nature activity around Mikumi before travelling back to Dar es Salaam. A guided walk in an authorized area can introduce the group to animal tracks, plants, birds and other ecological details that are difficult to appreciate from a vehicle. After the activity, begin the road journey toward Dar es Salaam, stopping for refreshments or lunch when necessary. The return trip provides time to reflect on six days of wildlife, forest adventures, cultural learning and shared experiences before arriving in the city later in the day for your final drop-off.

Distance: Approx. 285–310 km
Time: Approx. 1–3 hours nature activity plus 5–6 hours transfer
Attractions: Guided nature experience, birdlife, animal tracks, countryside and women-only safari memories